The giant dog was petrified, which Nakiso soon learned ... “He literally had dreadlocks.” Benji’s makeover was just the first of many steps to get him the home of his dreams.

“Dreadlock”-coated dogs have soared in popularity at Crufts this year. The Hungarian Puli and Komondor are among the top 10 “rising entries” for one of the world’s largest dog shows, figures reveal.

The 58-year-old straight-talker, who sports dreadlocks and a nose piercing, knows her unorthodox style comes as a surprise -- but is keen to show a new side to Norway's Protestant Church.

With her dreadlocks and pierced nose, Sunniva Gylver (pictured) says she wants to show a different face of the Protestant Church of Norway. (Photo by Jonathan Klein/ AFP) The day before she was ...